Where: McGrath Highway
Date: 2007-09-08 15:00:00
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Inner city land is precious and why not put it to good use? Building on Somerville’s reputation for displaying high quality art in unusual and unexpected spaces, we are excited to launch PROJECT SUM, a month long exhibit of sculpture installations under the raised portion of McGrath Highway. Join us for the opening party that will include a tour of the artwork, a chance to meet the artists, a community barbeque and live music. The sculptures will be on display throughout the month of September. The final list of participating artists will be announced in the coming weeks. www.sspsomerville.org
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2007-09-05 20:30:00
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Concord Ballet Orchestra Players - 12:00 Donny Hue and the Colors - 11:00 The Shrinking Islands - 10:00 Bleatbox - 9:00 Doors Open: 8:30PM $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20 click here, man, for more info.
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-09-07 21:00:00
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Watts CD release show for One Below The All Time Low.
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-08-29 20:30:00
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Lloyd Thayer plays lap style blues on a 1920 National tricone squareneck resonator guitar. His powerful vocals, harmonica and slide playing are truly one of a kind. Thayer was chosen by The Boston Blues Society to represent them at the 2003 Intl. Blues Challenge in Memphis.. He has written hundreds of songs and shares a vast knowledge of American folk. This gifted songwriter and musician brings a warmth and intimacy to the stage.
Where: Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
Date: 2007-07-20 20:00:00
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Serenata Summer Concert Friday, July 20, 8pm Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville $10 general admission Felix Mendelssohn - Sonata in F major (1838) Monica Mitchell, violin, and Margaret Cheng Tuttle, piano Franz Joseph Haydn - Arianna a Naxos Thea Lobo, mezzo soprano, and Timothy Blalock, piano Max Bruch - selections from Eight Pieces, op. 83 Melanie Maz, violin, Jessica Lipon, viola, and Timothy Blalock, piano
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2007-09-21 19:30:00
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Singer Nick Lowe has explored several genres in his recorded career over the years, from rock 'n' roll to country to folk tinged recordings. Lowe is best known for such tracks as 'Cruel To Be Kind,' 'Heart of the City'/'So it Goes' and 'The Sound of Breaking Glass.' Lowe has also produced albums for such artists as Elvis Costello, The Pretenders and John Hiatt to name a few.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2007-10-27 20:00:00
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Greg Brown's prolific and seasoned songwriting is based on an unusual combination of wanderlust and down-home roots, penetrated by blues, jazz, calypso and rock.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2007-10-19 20:00:00
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Zimbabwean singer-songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi performs in the unique style of tuku, which combines African beats with lyrical stories sung in his native tongue of Shona. One of Zimbabwe's leading songwriters, Mtukudzi's songs blend styles from across southern Africa and beyond without submerging local traits. Playing an acoustic set or leading his nine-member band, the Black Spirits, Mtukudzi makes his messages dance. His songs use the syncopated, hop-scotching modal patterns of traditional Zimbabwean music - along with soul-flavored urban South African styles like mbaquanga.
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2008-04-25 21:00:00
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Sponsored by Sherman Cafe: Eugene Mirman Steven Derocher Nick Branigan Keira Horowitz Ben Dryer T.B.A. T.B.A. Age Restrictions: 18+ Doors Open: 8:30PM Ticket Price: $8 for 21+/$11 for 18-20
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-08-29 23:45:00
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Bryan McPherson is a singer-songwriter from Cambridge, MA.
Where: Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theatre
Date: 2007-06-23 22:00:00
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Hosted by Jimmy Tingle Featuring rising stars of Boston comedy buy tix online http://www.jtoffbroadway.com/index.php?page=clubcal&display=662 TIcket Info Adult $15.00 Student $7.50 Senior $13.50 StageSource $7.50 Coolidge Member Card (with valid ID) $13.50 WBUR Member Card (with valid ID) $12.75
Where: Union Square Plaza
Date: 2007-08-18 15:00:00
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Magpie and the Somerville Arts Council bring you an eco-friendly craft fair called: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...Recraft! -- 25 local crafters and artists selling eco-friendly goods. -- Local environmental organizations. -- Free crafty activities. -- Live music. Many more details here: http://www.magpie-store.com/recraft/
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2007-12-06 20:30:00
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performing: Concord Ballet Orchestra Players others TBA soon... $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-11-17 21:00:00
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This indie-rock Hump Day love-in is just what you need.
Where: The Burren
Date: 2007-11-25 20:00:00
Type:
Tim Mann's Cd release party for his new Cd "Distant Strangers". Tim Mann on acoustic guitar and vocals will be joined by Greg Hawkes on ukulele and vocals, David Rizzuti on pedal steel, and Tom Bianchi on bass. The show will also feature sets by Danielle and local songwriter Ryan Fitzsimmons. Free
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-01-11 20:00:00
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New Year, New Songs! Laura returns to Johnny D's Friday Night!!! (www.johnnyds.com) Set Time and Cover TBA
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2007-12-06 20:30:00
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performing: Concord Ballet Orchestra Players The Shrinking Islands The Sweater plus at least 1 more TBA soon... $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2007-12-27 20:30:00
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line-up: Concord Ballet Orchestra Players Ekranoplan (ex-Green Magnet School) A.R. Plovnick (of Healing Feeling and Astronaut) Rob Byrd Concord Ballet Orchestra Players $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-12-03 21:00:00
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Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-10 21:00:00
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Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-02-01 20:00:00
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Gevorg Dabaghyan's eight piece Shoghaken Ensemble from Armenia presents an extraordinary ancient tradition of exhilarating folk dances and haunting love songs and lullabies.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-02-02 20:00:00
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Descended from an illustrious line of griots (West African ceremonial singer/musicians), this Grammy(R)-winning virtuoso of the 21-stringed kora updates an ancient tradition through modern arrangements for the 21st century.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-13 22:00:00
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Modal Citizens features Jeremy Hanson (bass, vocals), Coleman Goughary (guitar, vocals) and Gareth Middlebrook (drums).
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-17 21:00:00
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Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-21 23:00:00
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The band started when drummer Devin Collins met up with guitarist Tom Dowd and bass player Phil Gilliam-Cuffee.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-30 23:45:00
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Gunpowder Gelatine features Kelly Davis(vocals), Julie Perron(guitar), Allison Sigrist(bass), Nancy Galluzzo(drums) and Kate Dobroth(keys).
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-31 21:45:00
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Where: Brickbottom Artists Building
Date: 2008-01-16 19:00:00
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Event Description: An Overview of Pylons: A rapid-development framework for web applications, embracing WSGI Pylons is a highly flexible, extensible MVC-style web framework that builds heavily on established, best-of-breed libraries for optimal code reuse and strength of individual stack components. It is also very forward-thinking in design, tightly integrating technologies like WSGI and setup tools that many consider to be the future of Python web development. Pylons has also been selected as the basis of Turbogears 2.0, promising increased adoption and even more active development. Perhaps the biggest challenge that Pylons presents to the new developer is diving in: the flexibility afforded by using existing libraries makes it difficult to know where to begin, and which components are responsible for different aspects of your applications. This presentation will offer a broad overview of the components that make up Pylons, how they interoperate, and how you might swap out some -- such as object-relational mapper or templating engine -- for ones of your choosing. We'll also briefly discuss WSGI, the concept of middleware, and practical concerns such as deployment. Finally, we'll look at a small sample application, and propose additional topics if time allows, such as facilities Pylons provides for conveniently building REST and XML-RPC web services. Often considered a "hackers' framework," you'll see that Pylons provides nearly all of the conveniences of other "full stack" frameworks, including sessions management, caching and form validation. We'll explore some of the luxuries and challenges you'll face in Pylons development today, as well as forthcoming features and clean-up as the framework moves toward 1.0. Hopefully you'll leave equipped to jump into experimenting with Pylons, without first spending days getting acquainted. As usual, drinks and pizza will be served -- thanks for the donations they go to the cost of food and the use of Meetup.
Where: John F. Kennedy School Pool
Date: 2008-01-26 09:00:00
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Living Root Dragon Boat seeks athletic men and women to race at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles River by Harvard University in Cambridge on June 7-8, 2008! Training is already underway at our winter indoor pool training facility! What are the benefits of dragon boat racing? If you are looking to develop teamwork, discipline, mental focus, precision, and upper body/abdominal/lower back strength, all while meeting new people and training on the Charles River, Living Root Dragon Boat is where you want to be. We help you get results! Opportunities available to race in Montreal, New York City, Pawtucket, Hartford and San Francisco are also available! No prior experience necessary. Athleticism, good overall fitness, and/or prior triathlon, swimming, basketball, cycling, marathon, volleyball, rugby, field hockey, lacrosse, football, soccer, running, crew, rowing, sculling, paddling, canoeing, white water rafting, outrigger, kayaking, water polo, or yoga experience a plus. Paddlers are expected to consistently attend 1-2 practices each week to develop together with the team. Schedule a free trial practice today! Contact Bob Lee at Bob.Lee@livingroot.org or 617-413-8360.
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2008-02-02 20:00:00
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Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2008-02-02 20:00:00
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Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-02-04 22:00:00
Type:
Highfire Skyline was formed in the beginnings of 2007 after the break-up of one of New Hampshire's most well-known technical metal bands, 'The Nicaea Room.' It features Matt(vocals), Kevin (drums), Matt(bass) with Jay and Andy (guitar).
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-02-09 21:00:00
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Where: Havurat Shalom
Date: 2008-02-10 19:30:00
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[RSVP by Thursday, February 7 to Orly Jacobovits: orly@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227] Equal Marriage is finally law in Massachusetts. What does this historic accomplishment mean for queer Jews tying the knot? Should we modify traditional wedding ceremonies or being anew and create our own rituals? Join us as we look at the Talmudic tractate Kiddushin and try to answer some of these questions. Rabbi Weisbard Shalem is the rabbi at Wellesley College and the Educational Director at Tifereth Israel Congregation in New Bedford. Keshet works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jewish in Jewish life. www.keshetonline.org
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-02-21 21:45:00
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Tsui is a New York-based rock band.
Where: Sacco's Bowl Haven
Date: 2008-02-13 19:00:00
Type:
Are you looking for like-minded progressives to hang out with in Boston? Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions? Join Socializing for Justice at Sacco's Bowl Haven for Billiards for Justice - Wednesday, February 13th at 6:30pm No program. No speaker. Just arrive and enjoy yourself. RSVP (greatly appreciated!) at www.sojust.org -newcomers always welcome! We're heading to Sacco's Bowl Haven in Davis Square for some cue and pocket action. We'll have a couple of tables reserved for the pool sharks, but plenty of non-billiards hanging out as well (not to mention candlepin bowling in the very next room!) At Socializing for Justice (SoJust) events you can hang out with friends, make new ones, find a date, get the scoop on a job, and find out what's going on this weekend - political or social. And the best part is that SoJust members share your vision of building a more just world. If you're involved with a group or project and want to spread the word bring flyers to share - and there'll be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network in between rounds at the table. Sacco's Bowl Haven is at 45 Day Street in Somerville. It is right by the Davis Square T Station on the Red Line (map). $5.00 to play + $2 group fee to cover expenses. From our FAQs: "It's not very easy for me to meet new people and I'm not really one for small talk." We hear you. That's why at SoJust events, in addition to traditional name tags, we have "Ask Me About" and "Looking For" tags. That way you can slap whatever you're into lately up on your shirt and wait for fellow SoJusters to approach you. These seem to do the trick of moving past the basic "where do you live? what do you do for work?" questions to conversations that lead to more substantial connections. "What actually happens at events?" You'll always be greeted by friendly folks who can help get you socializing, introduce you to people, and chat with you about questions or wishes. It's likely a few people will be there promoting their campaigns and issues (yes, SoJust welcomes that sort of behavior). At our bigger events, there's always a literature table to toss down flyers, postcards, and other paraphenalia about events around town. Most importantly, we can pretty much guarantee there will be someone there you've never met before. As one of our members said, "You are bringing together people who might never get together otherwise - if that ain't a step towards justice I don't know what is." Wanna know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and Event Photos.
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-03-06 21:30:00
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Welcome to Florida is a rock band from New Hampshire.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-04-09 19:30:00
Type:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09: Somerville MA - Somerville Theater Somerville Theater 617.625.5700 (phone) 55 Davis Square Somerville, MA (map) 7:30 PM All Ages $21.00 Buy Tickets with The Panderers Mike Doughty's Band On sale now!
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-29 20:30:00
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Following the slow-burn success of her eponymous debut EP, Heather Waters set out to clear new musical trails. The Chicago-bred songwriter left Nashville for the dry heat and backbreaking traffic of Los Angeles. Her sound fuses together elements of bluegrass and traditional country with gritty guitars along with her passionate songwriting and otherworldly vocals. Hailing from Boston, Jimmy Ryan plays a blend of alternative, bluegrass and psychobilly.
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-07 20:00:00
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Keshet's 20s/30s group vs. 35+ in a battle of the generations! Find out who will triumph at this evening of friendly competition, drinks, and trivia. This event is 21+. RSVP for contact info by Friday, April 4 to Orly: orly@keshetonline.com, 617.524.9227 Keshet works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews in Jewish life. http://www.keshetonline.org
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-09 21:00:00
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Rupa is an Indian woman who has been creating a sound that draws upon different genres from these cultural spaces, mixing American folk with French chansons, tango and subtle tones borrowing from Indian scales The April Fishes are Rupa [songwriter/guitar/vocals], Marcus Cohen [trumpet], Ed Baskerville [cello], Aaron Kierbel [contraptionist], Adrian Jost [accordion] and Eric Perney [upright bass]. They make music that mixes sounds from chansons francais, tango, jazz, American folk with tones from Indian ragas.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-03-13 20:00:00
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Through his songs, music and lectures, Derek Warfield, has been forceful in reminding the Irish at home and abroad of their debt to patriots of past generations. His recordings are a must for any serious student of Irish or Irish American history.
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-27 23:45:00
Type:
Black Fortress of Opium is a gothic and psychedelic rock group from Cambridge, MA. Garvy J is formerly of The Elevator Drops.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-20 23:45:00
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Where: Johnny D's
Date: 2008-04-07 20:00:00
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A battle of the generations! Find out who will triumph at this evening of friendly competition, drinks, and trivia. This event is 21+. RSVP for contact info by Friday, April 4 to Orly: orly@keshetonline.com, 617.524.9227 Keshet works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews in Jewish life. (http://www.keshetonline.org)Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of Keshet18.
Where: Johnny D's
Date: 2008-04-07 20:00:00
Type:
A battle of the generations! Find out who will triumph at this evening of friendly competition, drinks, and trivia. This event is 21+. RSVP for contact info by Friday, April 4 to Orly: orly@keshetonline.com, 617.524.9227 Keshet works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews in Jewish life. (http://www.keshetonline.org)Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of Keshet18.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-03-17 19:30:00
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Featuring vocalist Karen Casey, Kiernan Jordan and Dancers, accordionist Sean Gannon and fiddler Amanda Cavanaugh, vocalist John Spillane, neo-trad trio Buille and host Brian O’Donovan of WGBH-FM Radio. 7:30 pm. $31-$36.
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-04-08 20:00:00
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Best known for her work in the band The Moldy Peaches, singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson is what almost every smoky nightclub jazz chanteuse wishes she could be -- authentic. Her lyrics are tender and vulnerable, silly and raw. Dawson's songs are also featured on the soundtrack of the Academy Award nominated film, 'Juno.'
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-10 21:00:00
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Rupa & the April Fishes creates fresh music that defies the notion of genre—it is a whimsical magic carpet ride through time and place, mixing sounds from the Far East, Europe, Latin America and the US. They give an unforgettable multilingual performance—with songs in French, Spanish, English, Hindi and Roma that range from raucous to romantic. Take the trip, bring a friend.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-06-11 09:00:00
Type:
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Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-06-11 09:00:00
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Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-05-20 20:30:00
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Singer-songwriter Caroline Doctorow grew up in New Rochelle, New York and currently resides in Bridgehampton. Her style of music falls into the folk-pop genre.
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-30 20:30:00
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Todd Snider's songs are often rich in wit, often hilarious, delivering clear critiques of society. Some are intimate ballads and some are good-natured romps celebrating life. Detroit natives David Weiss (David Was) and Don Fagenson (Don Was), formed Was (Not Was) in 1980. The group features vocals by former O'Jays singer Harry Bowens and Sweet Pea Atkinson among others. Their hits include 'Spy in the House of Love' and 'Walk the Dinosaur.' A new two CD compilation of the group is set for release on Shout! Factory.
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-07 19:00:00
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Where: Somerville Theater
Date: 2008-05-02 08:00:00
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Irish folk supergroup Solas, led by Seamus Egan, has put a twist on traditional Irish music by using non-traditional instruments such as banjo, guitar and bouzouki to spice up its sound.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-07 19:00:00
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Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-20 21:45:00
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The Dream Bitches feature two women on guitars and vocals, Yoko Kikuchi and Ann Zakaluk.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-21 19:00:00
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Cedarwell is an acoustic pop rock duo from Sheboygan, WI.
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-22 21:00:00
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The Von Ehrics features Robert Jason Vandygriff (guitar/vocals), Jeffery Wayne Mosely (bass) and Gabe Aguilar (drums) and play Texas-styled country, punk, rock and roll. DC singer/songwriter Tom Goss is considered to make edgy acoustic pop with intelligent lyrics that appeals to diverse tastes and evokes a wide range of emotions while making the listener think.
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-28 23:45:00
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Where: Toad
Date: 2008-06-28 22:00:00
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Skillfully maneuvering lush vocals around her unique guitar rhythms, 2007 Boston Music Award Nominee, Jen Murdza is an eye-catching, ear-catching performer who will take you instantly by surprise. With a fresh songwriting style built on an almost sarcastic marriage of somber lyrics and playful, rhythmic grooves, Murdza blurs genres like no other. Her final sound is an addictive, foot-stomping mix of "SoulfulJazzyCountry-friedRockaBluesy" with a voice bigger than her body. The Boston Herald agrees and writes, Jen has a "strikingly supple voice". “...Soulful standout..." -BOSTON.COM